Aircraft carriers

President Harry S. Truman strides across the flight deck of the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt aircraft carrier while Captain Charles T. Mauro points out a flight maneuver. The Presidents visit to the carrier took place during the naval exercises of the Eighth Fleet off the Virginia Capes. From left to right: unidentified man, Brigadier General Harry Vaughan, President Truman, Captain Clark Clifford Captain Charles T. Mauro, and John R. Steelman. Others in the background are unidentified.

Partial view of a U.S. helicopter situated on a U.S. aircraft carrier flight deck. Crew members, jet airplanes and other parts of the ship are also in view. Location is not given but possibly the Gulf of Mexico. Charles W. Thayer was invited to a civilian orientation cruise at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, held May 23-25, 1968. Part of the experience included one day at sea aboard the aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Lexington to observe flight operations. This photograph may have been taken during this visit. Original color negative in Library holdings.

Partial view of the flight deck on a United States aircraft carrier. The Naval military personnel on board can be seen lined up in uniform. Location is not given but possibly the Gulf of Mexico. Charles W. Thayer was invited to a civilian orientation cruise at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, held May 23-25, 1968. Part of the experience included one day at sea aboard the aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Lexington to observe flight operations. This photograph may have been taken during this visit. Original color negative in Library holdings.

Full view of a U.S. helicopter situated near the deck of a U.S. aircraft carrier. Location is not given but possibly the Gulf of Mexico. Charles W. Thayer was invited to a civilian orientation cruise at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, held May 23-25, 1968. Part of the experience included one day at sea aboard the aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Lexington to observe flight operations. This photograph may have been taken during this visit. Original color negative in Library holdings.

Partial view of the flight deck on a United States aircraft carrier. Aircraft are in view in background. Location is not given but possibly the Gulf of Mexico. Charles W. Thayer was invited to a civilian orientation cruise at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, held May 23-25, 1968. Part of the experience included one day at sea aboard the aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Lexington to observe flight operations. This photograph may have been taken during this visit. Original color negative in Library holdings.

Partial, exterior view taken from on board a United States aircraft carrier in an unknown location, possibly the Gulf of Mexico. A group of unidentified crew members can be seen doing work. Also includes a view of the ocean beside the ship. Charles W. Thayer was invited to a civilian orientation cruise at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, held May 23-25, 1968. Part of the experience included one day at sea aboard the aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Lexington to observe flight operations. This photograph may have been taken during this visit.

Partial view of the flight deck on a United States aircraft carrier. The Naval military personnel on board can be seen lined up in uniform. Location is not given but possibly the Gulf of Mexico. Charles W. Thayer was invited to a civilian orientation cruise at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, held May 23-25, 1968. Part of the experience included one day at sea aboard the aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Lexington to observe flight operations. This photograph may have been taken during this visit. Contact sheet image, original color negative in Library holdings.

Photograph taken on board a United States aircraft carrier, location not given but possibly the Gulf of Mexico. A military airplane is either taking off or landing on the flight deck. The word "Lexington" is visible on the aircraft toward the back of the plane. Charles W. Thayer was invited to a civilian orientation cruise at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, held May 23-25, 1968. Part of the experience included one day at sea aboard the aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Lexington to observe flight operations. This photograph may have been taken during this visit.

Photograph taken on board a United States aircraft carrier, location not given but possibly the Gulf of Mexico. A military airplane has just landed on the flight deck. Charles W. Thayer was invited to a civilian orientation cruise at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, held May 23-25, 1968. Part of the experience included one day at sea aboard the aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Lexington to observe flight operations. This photograph may have been taken during this visit. Original color negative in Library holdings.

Photograph taken on board a United States aircraft carrier, location not given but possibly the Gulf of Mexico. A military airplane can be seen landing on the flight deck. Charles W. Thayer was invited to a civilian orientation cruise at the Naval Air Station, Pensacola, Florida, held May 23-25, 1968. Part of the experience included one day at sea aboard the aircraft carrier the U.S.S. Lexington to observe flight operations. This photograph may have been taken during this visit. Original color negative in Library holdings.